pic from flickr user 401(K)2012 As your college-bound family considers a college, there are many considerations. Job placement rate, quality of program, and graduation rate should always be considered. However, for most families, finances play an important...

(Penn State’s Fall Career Days, pic by Penn State Live) On Sunday, a strong case for avoiding overspecialization in a collegiate major field was laid out in the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Peter Cappelli, of the Wharton School, argued that a heavy...

How well are you and your family saving for your student’s college education? The average family, according to a recent Fidelity Investments survey, is on track to meet only 34% of their college savings goals. That’s certainly not where many families...

Sep. 6, 2013 – BOSTON — College students are heading back to school this month and they’re bringing a lot of stuff with them. In 2012, the average student spent $907.22 on back to college shopping*. With laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on...

When should a family start planning and saving for higher education? Generally, families should start as early as possible, but some families need a bit of help. And, although parents often do a lot of the planning and saving, it might be beneficial to get the...

Introduction A sad truth of higher education is that not every student will graduate. Some students don’t persist because they struggle with college life or academics, but quite a few others withdraw for financial reasons or medical reasons. From external research...

photo from flickr user Michael Theis Safety on and near college campuses is and should be a major concern for parents. When sending a child away from home, the want to ensure a safe environment is a logical emotion for a parent to have. There are certainly...

While the economy is slowly recovering, some recent college graduates are still struggling to find work. Last month, Curran Consulting Group analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data on unemployment and college graduates. The report stated that 6.4% of young...

photo by flickr user 401(K) 2013 A New York Times article recently discussed the dilemma families face in choosing between schools when their student has multiple acceptance letters. While the article mostly focuses on the higher end of schools (making particular...

As the costs of college have risen, so has the number of parent loans and the amount borrowed by parents. A recent Wall Street Journal article discussed this rise. Citing FinAid.org, “over 17% of graduates in the 2011-12 academic year had parent Plus loans...